Machu Picchu: ticket sales points in Cusco
There are 4,500 tickets to Machu Picchu available per day. During the high season months (from June 19 to November 2), this number increases to 5,600 tickets available. In total, there are 10 types of routes, which can be purchased in two different ways: online from anywhere in the world, or in person at authorized offices in the city of Cusco. The first option is the most recommended as it allows you to purchase tickets well in advance. Learn about the authorized ticket sales offices in the city of Cusco.
- Online ticket sales for Machu Picchu
- Ticket sales points for Machu Picchu in Cusco
- 10 types of Machu Picchu tickets and their availability
- Buy online or in person?
- Recommendations to get your Machu Picchu ticket
- Questions and answers: Machu Picchu ticket sales points in Cusco
Main square of Cusco
Train ticket sales points to Machu Picchu
There are three ways to get to Machu Picchu: the classic train trip from Ollantaytambo, the alternative bus route through Hidroelectrica, or the famous 4-day Inca Trail. The fastest, safest, and most preferred option among visitors is the tourist train journey from Ollantaytambo. To do this, you must purchase a train ticket from one of the two only train companies: PeruRail or Inca Rail. Both offer tourist trains of similar quality. In both cases, train tickets can be purchased in two different ways: online through their official websites or in person at one of their many sales points in Lima, Cusco, or Aguas Calientes. The most frequented sales points by visitors are at the Lima international airport, the Cusco airport, Cusco’s main square (Plaza de Armas), as well as at each of the train stations in San Pedro (Cusco), Wanchaq (Cusco), Poroy (Cusco), Ollantaytambo (Cusco), in Aguas Calientes (Cusco), or at the stations in Arequipa and Puno. It is recommended to purchase tickets one month in advance to secure your preferred service at the most convenient time for you.
Online ticket sales for Machu Picchu
- Buying Machu Picchu tickets online is always the most recommended option, as it allows you to secure tickets from anywhere in the world and with enough time to get your preferred choice (the best recommendation is to buy 2 months in advance).
- Tickets to Machu Picchu are sold through the official website of the Ministry of Culture of Peru: www.tuboleto.cultura.pe. On the website, all 10 types of tickets are listed with their respective schedules, prices, and official discounts.
- Additionally, some travel agencies offer Machu Picchu tickets through their websites. Your best option is to do it with Boletomachupicchu, which offers visitor assistance, as well as tour packages and experiences to enrich your visit.
- Purchasing Machu Picchu tickets online is safe. Visitors only need to provide the required information to register: full name, email address, date of birth, country, and ID or passport number.
- Buying the entrance ticket to Machu Picchu requires a credit or debit card to complete the purchase. The ticket is sent to the visitor via their email inbox (or spam folder).
- Visitors only need to show their ticket along with the ID or passport used during registration to enter Machu Picchu on the day of their visit.
Tourist enjoying the view of Machu Picchu
Ticket sales points for Machu Picchu in Cusco
Purchasing tickets to Machu Picchu in person in the city of Cusco is allowed, as long as there are tickets available. However, it is very likely that you won’t find any if you don’t book in advance. Tickets often sell out a month ahead of time, and in some cases, two or three months in advance.
Most visitors purchase their tickets online, from various parts of the world, and months in advance. This way, tourists quickly take up the available tickets (4,500 during the regular season (November 3 to June 18) and 5,600 during the high season (June 19 to November 2)).
Even so, the Ministry of Culture of Peru has authorized three offices in Cusco for in-person ticket purchases, as well as one office in the town of Aguas Calientes.
The offices in Cusco are:
- 324 Maruri Street (office of the Decentralized Directorate of Culture of Cusco).
- Garcilaso Street s/n (office of the Ministry of Culture of Peru).
The office in Aguas Calientes is located at:
- Pachacutec Avenue s/n, just a few steps from the Main Square of the town of Aguas Calientes (office of the Ministry of Culture of Peru).
Authorized Machu Picchu Ticket Sales Points
The thousand tickets available for in-person sale at the Aguas Calientes office
Almost all Machu Picchu tickets can be purchased online. If tickets are still available, visitors can buy them in person at the two authorized offices in the city of Cusco. However, by rules of the Ministry of Culture of Peru, one thousand tickets are reserved for in-person sale at the authorized office in the town of Aguas Calientes. This means that tourists without a Machu Picchu ticket can go there one day before (a 2-hour bus and train trip each from the city of Cusco) and check availability among the thousand tickets set aside for in-person purchase. Unfortunately, many visitors come there for last-minute purchases. Because of this, you should arrive very early the day before, especially if you are traveling during the high ticket season (from June 19 to November 2). During the rest of the year, there is a higher chance of finding a Machu Picchu ticket for the same day of your visit. In any case, buying the ticket online will always be the safest option.
10 Machu Picchu Tickets and Their Availability
- Machu Picchu Ticket + Mountain (route 1A)
- Includes circuit 1 (panoramic route) of Machu Picchu.
- Adds the hike to Machu Picchu Mountain.
- 300 tickets available online per day.
- 50 tickets available in Aguas Calientes per day.
- Available all year round.
- Machu Picchu Ticket Upper Terrace or Classic Photo (route 1B)
- Includes circuit 1 (panoramic route) of Machu Picchu.
- 350 tickets available online per day.
- 100 tickets available in Aguas Calientes per day.
- Available all year round.
- Machu Picchu Ticket + Inti Punku (route 1C)
- Includes circuit 1 (panoramic route) of Machu Picchu.
- Adds the hike to the Inti Punku (Sun Gate) entrance.
- 180 tickets available online per day.
- Available only during the high ticket season (June 19 to November 2).
- Machu Picchu Ticket + Inca Bridge (route 1D)
- Includes circuit 1 (panoramic route) of Machu Picchu.
- Adds the hike to the Inca Bridge.
- 80 tickets available online per day.
- Available only during the high ticket season (June 19 to November 2).
- Machu Picchu Classic Ticket Designed (route 2A)
- Includes circuit 2 (classic route) of Machu Picchu.
- 950 tickets available online per day.
- 300 tickets available in Aguas Calientes per day.
- Available all year round.
- Machu Picchu Classic Ticket Lower Terrace (route 2B)
- Includes circuit 2 (classic route) of Machu Picchu.
- 950 tickets available online per day.
- 300 tickets available in Aguas Calientes per day.
- Available all year round.
- Machu Picchu Ticket + Huayna Picchu (route 3A)
- Includes circuit 3 (royal route) of Machu Picchu.
- Adds the hike to Huayna Picchu Mountain.
- 350 tickets available online per day.
- 50 tickets available in Aguas Calientes per day.
- Available all year round.
- Machu Picchu Royal Designed Ticket or Lower Temples (route 3B)
- Includes circuit 3 (royal route) of Machu Picchu.
- 600 tickets available online per day.
- 200 tickets available in Aguas Calientes per day.
- Available all year round.
- Machu Picchu Ticket + Great Cave or Temple of the Moon (route 3C)
- Includes circuit 3 (royal route) of Machu Picchu.
- Adds the hike to the Great Cave.
- 200 tickets available online per day.
- Available only during the high ticket season (June 19 to November 2).
- Machu Picchu Ticket + Huchuy Picchu (route 3D)
- Includes circuit 3 (royal route) of Machu Picchu.
- Adds the hike to Huchuy Picchu Mountain.
- 50 tickets available online per day.
- Available only during the high ticket season (June 19 to November 2).
Pareja de turistas en Machu Picchu
Buy Online or In-Person?
Learn some differences and similarities about purchasing the Machu Picchu ticket:
| Machu Picchu Ticket Purchase | Online Purchase | In-Person Purchase |
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| Where to buy? | From anywhere in the world by accessing the official website. | At the three authorized offices in Cusco (2 in the city of Cusco and 1 in Aguas Calientes). |
| How much does the ticket cost? |
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| Ticket availability | 4,500 tickets available for online purchase. | Based on remaining availability (1,000 tickets available for in-person purchase in Aguas Calientes). |
| How long in advance to buy? | One month in advance, although if you want one of the most popular tickets, you should buy 3 months ahead. | The same day or one day before to secure availability in Aguas Calientes. |
| What document to use for purchase? | A digital photo of your Identity Document or passport. | Your physical Identity Document or passport. |
| Advantages | You can buy the ticket from the comfort of your home with enough time to secure your preferred route and schedule. | Recommended option if you don’t have a ticket; you can get it one day before. |
| Disadvantages | Requires booking well in advance. | Limited ticket availability and possibility of not getting one. |
*CAN (Andean Community of Nations: Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia)
Recommendations for Getting Your Machu Picchu Ticket
- Buying your Machu Picchu ticket online is the safest option. However, if you don’t have a ticket, you can choose to travel a day in advance to the town of Aguas Calientes to get one of the one thousand tickets available daily for in-person purchase.
- During the high ticket season at Machu Picchu (June 19 to November 2), remember to book your ticket online 2 or 3 months in advance. If you prefer to buy it in person, travel to Aguas Calientes a day earlier and start your trip early in the morning.
- If you arrive early, you can choose your Machu Picchu ticket based on the type and time of your preference. If you arrive late, you’ll have to pick from the few remaining tickets at whatever times are still available.
- Machu Picchu is open every day of the year, from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- During the regular ticket season (November 3 to June 18), only 6 types of tickets are available, while in the high season (June 19 to November 2), you’ll find 10 ticket types enabled.
- Machu Picchu tickets offer discounts for minors, students, and citizens of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia. Additionally, children under 3 years old do not need a ticket.
- Remember that you can book your ideal ticket through Boletomachupicchu, where you’ll also find tour packages and experiences to make your trip to the wonder of the world unforgettable.
Traveler in Machu Picchu
Questions and Answers: Machu Picchu Ticket Sales Points in Cusco
1) Can I buy the Machu Picchu ticket in Cusco?
Yes, it is allowed to purchase the Machu Picchu ticket at the authorized offices in the city of Cusco.
2) Where are the offices to buy the Machu Picchu ticket in person in Cusco?
The offices in Cusco are:
- Calle Maruri 324 (office of the Decentralized Directorate of Culture of Cusco).
- Calle Garcilaso s/n (office of the Ministry of Culture of Peru).
The office in Aguas Calientes is located at:
- Avenida Pachacutec s/n, a few steps from the Main Square of the town of Aguas Calientes (office of the Ministry of Culture of Peru).
3) Can I buy the Machu Picchu ticket in the city of Lima?
No, there is no office in the city of Lima.
4) Are there tickets available if I buy my Machu Picchu ticket in person in Cusco?
In the town of Aguas Calientes, there are one thousand tickets available for in-person purchase.
5) Are the prices for buying the Machu Picchu ticket in person the same as buying online?
Yes, the prices are the same, both online and in-person in Cusco.
6) Can I access Machu Picchu ticket discounts if I buy in person in Cusco?
Yes, the prices and discounts are the same, both online and in-person in Cusco.
7) How much does the Machu Picchu ticket cost if I buy it in person in Cusco?
The Classic Machu Picchu ticket for foreign adults costs 152 Peruvian soles (both online and in-person).
8) How far in advance should I buy the Machu Picchu ticket in person to ensure availability?
In-person purchase in the town of Aguas Calientes should be done one day before or early on the same day of arrival.
9) Where is the office to buy the Machu Picchu ticket in person in the town of Aguas Calientes?
The office in Aguas Calientes is located at:
- Avenida Pachacutec s/n, a few steps from the Main Square of the town of Aguas Calientes (office of the Ministry of Culture of Peru).
10) Where can I buy the Machu Picchu ticket online?
The website of the Ministry of Culture of Peru is: www.tuboleto.cultura.pe.
Advice from people who have been there
By: Raquel G.“Machu Picchu, a place that makes you want to return“
“I was very impressed by the history, the tourist spots, the food, and everything about Cusco, but of course, I was amazed by Machu Picchu—a place that truly makes you want to come back.“
By Ticket Machu Picchu – Last updated, September 18, 2025